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as in reads
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in adjusts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of edits
Carroll, 29, of Denver is the founder and CEO of Wedding Weekender, a service that rents out camcorders to couples to capture their weddings and also edits footage into video clips for them.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharper rewrites and edits to plot points would have offered a more succinct narrative, allowing the comedic tone to shine through.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Buckley edits Apogee’s Freedom Meridian.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Namely, what happens if something goes awry and a tool like CRISPR mistakenly edits a different spot, somewhere else in the genome?
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Late edits to a speech, and the resulting changes to the words on the screen, threaten to throw off his delivery.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Layers panel shows you which edits apply to each layer.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
So Serious, a compilation of Enya edits that distilled the singer’s voice down to a distant emanation.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Authors receive structural edits and copy edits through the publishing house, and are required to be more flexible with these creative and editorial suggestions.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Sharper rewrites and edits to plot points would have offered a more succinct narrative, allowing the comedic tone to shine through.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Buckley edits Apogee’s Freedom Meridian.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Namely, what happens if something goes awry and a tool like CRISPR mistakenly edits a different spot, somewhere else in the genome?
—David Cox, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Late edits to a speech, and the resulting changes to the words on the screen, threaten to throw off his delivery.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The Layers panel shows you which edits apply to each layer.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
So Serious, a compilation of Enya edits that distilled the singer’s voice down to a distant emanation.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Authors receive structural edits and copy edits through the publishing house, and are required to be more flexible with these creative and editorial suggestions.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits
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Of course, this guy reads every single online comment while complaining about the consequences of his actions.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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The result is a slate that reads less as a national showcase than as a meeting point for production models, sensibilities and markets.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Getaway Platform Sandal reworks a classic flip-flop with a slight lift and fun color options, from metallics to bright pink.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Crew adapts to laser controls One important result was how fast sailors learned to use the system.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In addition, the Academy, which adapts its rules every year, retained the right to request additional information about how AI was used and the extent of human authorship in any project that uses generative AI.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
Verb
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One area where Goldman explicitly revises its prior pessimism is jobs — though not in the direction AI boosters would prefer.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The ordinance, unanimously adopted by the City Council on March 17, clamps down on height exceptions for residential buildings and revises the process for considering high-volume drive-thru restaurants, to allow for more council oversight.—
Rose Evans
April 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
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Few places symbolize the move from print to digital more than Akalla, a district of Stockholm where the ST01 data center sits at a site once occupied by the factory that prints Sweden main newspaper, Kaun says.—
Michael Weissenstein,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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